Good deals available on gifts for golfers

TaylorMade RocketbladezRetail price: $799.99Who’s it best for: Occasional golfers with a handicap of 10.0 or higherPicking the best irons: Begin with a standard set with the base shafts, then get them fit by a PGA pro or equivalent.Titleist 913 D3 DriverRetail price: $399.99Who’s it best for? Frequent golfers with handicaps of 5.0 or betterPicking the best driver: Start with a standard angle and shaft, then get it fit by an authorized retailer.Bushnell neo+ GPS watchRetail price: $199.99Who’s it best for: Golfers who prefer to play fast and require a precise distancePicking the best GPS or RF: Better players tend to prefer a range finder; average players typically like a GPS.Odyssey Double Canopy UmbrellaRetail price: $49.99Who’s it best for: Golfers willing to play through a spring or autumn rain showerPicking the best umbrella: Bigger is usually better to keep clubs and towels dry.Pumpa Sport Lifestyle shirtRetail price: $40.00Who’s it best for: The ladies on the links who want more color in their wardrobe.Picking the best outfit: Pick them like choosing any other clothing item — very carefully.OnCourse Automatic Ball ReturnRetail price: $19.99Who’s it best for: A golfer with some spare time who can practice putting insidePicking the best practice gear: Some kits come with mats; this is best for those with short carpet.Puma Monoline Youth HatRetail price: $18.00Who’s it best for: Kids under 18 years old and nobody over 25Picking the best hat: Rickie Fowler is the most popular golfer for kids, and this is the latest in his line.Collegiate ball-mark kitRetail price: $14.99Who’s it best for: Golfers who have a favorite universityPicking the best gear: Picking the proper school; headcovers are good, too, in order to protect the longer clubs.Winn Medalist GripsRetail price: $9.99 eachWho’s it best for: Anybody — most golfers do not regrip their clubs often enoughPicking the best grips: Some grips perform better in wet conditions, and color can enhance some college headcovers.Dawgs Golf Golf Spirit shoesRetail price: $39.99Who’s it best for: The little ones on the links who play a few holes in the summer.Picking the best shoes: The right size is the most important thing, and colors can be cool.